Catholic New World: Newspaper for the Archdiocese of Chicago

Around the Archdiocese

Around the Archdiocese is a free listing for Catholic events in the Archdiocese.

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Upcoming issue dates: May 27

Mail your notice to: Around the Archdiocese The Catholic New World 640 N. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60610

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  • ANNIVERSARIES

    • Ascension Church: centennial celebration continues with organ and choir concert, 7:30 p.m. May 18, with 60-member Ascension Choir and 40-member Ascension Schola. at 801 S. East, in Oak Park; 11 a.m. centennial Mass May 20, with Cardinal George, call (708) 848-2703 for more info.
    • St. Edmund Parish: concludes its centennial year celebration with outdoor Mass June 17 in Scoville Park in Oak Park; parish picnic follows at Mills Park, call (708) 848-4417 for more info.
    • Our Lady of Knock Parish: celebrating 50th anniversary at 3 p.m. Mass Oct. 28 with Cardinal George, 501 163rd St., Calumet City; reception follows 5 p.m. and dinner, $40/person, at Knights of Columbus Hall, Lansing; RSVP to (708) 862-3011.

  • BENEFITS

    • Illinois Right to Life Committee: charity golf outing, lunch 11:30 a.m. June 11; tee time 1 p.m. shot-gun; dinner 6:30 p.m., $400/person; dinner tickets only, $100/person, at La Grange Country Club, 620 S Brainard, La Grange, (312) 422-9300.
    • Holy Cross-Immaculate Heart of Mary School: scholarship fund-raiser, 6-10 p.m. May 31, $100/person, entertainment, at White Sox US Cellular Field, call (773) 376-3900 for tickets.
    • St. Barbara Parish: Meskwaki Casino Iowa Getaway, Sept. 19- 21, motorcoach leaves from 4008 Prairie, Brookfield, contact Eve Donovan at (708) 485-6854.
    • St Joseph’s Auxiliary: spring luncheon, 11:30 a.m. May 22, $25/person, at Wellington of Arlington, 2121 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, contact St Joseph’s Home for the Elderly at (847) 358-5700 to RSVP.
    • Josephinum Academy: dinner buffet 6-10 p.m. May 18; “Night at the Races” follows at 7:20 p.m.; $30, at Maywood Park Race Track, RSVP to Judy at (773) 276- 1261 by May 14.
    • Mount Assisi Academy and Alvernia Manor: benefit from May 21 golf outing, at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club, call (630) 257-7844, Ext. 23 for more information.
    • Little Sisters of the Poor: "Habits on the Green," golf tournament, June 11, at Midlothian Country Club, $400/person; $100/dinner only with open bar, call (773) 935-9600 to RSVP and for more information.
    • Misericordia Bums Golf Outing: June 11, at Olympia Fields and Flossmoor Country Clubs, $600/per golfer, RSVP to Kevin Connelly, at (773) 273-4167, or [email protected].
    • Golf for St. Gabe’s: noon lunch June 23; 1 p.m. shotgun start, $150/person; dinner only $50, at Gleneagles Golf Course, benefits St. Gabriel Parish, call Michael Kolovitz at (773) 373-7252.

  • CRAFT SHOWS

    • St. Paul of the Cross Parish: seeking crafters for juried arts and crafts bazaar, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 4, 320 S. Washington, Park Ridge, contact Aileen at (847) 318-0917 by May 15.

  • DANCES

    • New Beginnings Phoenix: for divorced, single, annulled, widowed, 8 p.m. May 19, dance to the Thunderbird retro dance party's 70s and 80s music, admission $6, at Hyatt Woodfield, 1800 E. Golf, Schaumburg, call Flo at (847) 891-5546 for more info.

  • DINNER-DANCES

    • "Touch of Class" Jazz Dinner:2-6 p.m. May 20, $15/adults, with Art Booker Trio, at St. Elizabeth Parish Hall, 50 E. 41st St., call (773) 268-1518.
    • Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii: for young professionals, networking, mingling, dancing, hosted by the Shrine in partnership with Italian-American Clubs, Mass 7 p.m. June 16, at 1224 W. Lexington, with Fr. Richard Fragomeni; social 8 p.m.-midnight at LaVita Restaurant, 1359 W. Taylor, buffet, DJ, adult beverages, valet parking available, $50/person; $55/at door, (312) 421-3757.

  • ENTERTAINMENT

    • William Ferris Chorale Concerts: 35th anniversary season conclusion, 8 p.m. May 18, featuring Louis Vierne’s “Messe Solennelle” and other selections, a 90- voice ensemble will include choirs of Rockefeller Memorial Chapel and of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, at 690 W. Belmont; also 8 p.m. May 19 in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, 5850 S. Woodlawn, call (773) 325-2000 for tickets.
    • Classical Organ Recital: 3- 3:30 p.m. May 20, music played on the 1930 Kilgen pipe organ, free, at Immaculate Conception BVM Church, 2944 E. 88th St., (773) 768-2100.
    • Spring Concert: 7 p.m. May 20, free, featuring sacred music, a medley from Les Miserables, and other works, performed by Jubilation Ringers, Joyful Noise Children’s Choir, and 45-voice Sanctuary Choir, at Saint Marcelline Church, 822 S. Springinsguth, Schaumburg, (847) 524-4429.
    • “Late Nite Catechism”: 7 p.m. May 18, parochial comedy, $50/ premium seating; $30/general admission, at door, Holy Family Parish, 2512 W. Palatine Rd., Inverness, (847) 359-0042.
    • DePaul Symphony Orchestra: spring concert of Tchaikovsky and Bartók, 8 p.m. May 30, Cliff Colnot, conductor; Stephen Balderston, cello soloist; Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan, reserve up to four complimentary tickets by going to: http://music.depaul.edu, or call (773) 325-7260.
    • “Opera in the Park”: arias, duets, trios and quartets performed by some of Chicago’s best-known vocal artists, accompanied by Francesco Milioto, after 11 a.m. Mass June 24 in Arrigo Park, across from Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1224 W. Lexington (indoors in event of rain), tickets $30/person includes seating in reserved area and box lunch; raffle tickets $25, (312) 421-3757, Ext. 110.
    • “Like a Cow or an Elephant”: prize-winning play by Kara Lee Corthron, May 18-27 (previews May 16-17), produced by DePaul University Theatre School Showcase, $15, at DePaul’s Merle Reskin Theater, 60 E. Balbo, for time, days and tickets, call (312) 922-0999.
    • “Hizzoner”: a personal look at Chicago’s Richard J. Daley, May 17-27, tickets $35/person with student/ senior discounts; at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, for days, times and tickets, call (773) 539-7838.
    • New Horizons Band Spring Concert: 3 p.m. May 19, $4, at Benet Academy’s St. Daniel Hall, 2200 Maple, Lisle, (630) 829-6091.

  • EXHIBITS

    • Fr. Chris L. Krymski: “From a Distance…,” one-person art show of meditation and spirit with paintings, by pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica, now through June 8, at Café Penelope 230 S. Ashland, (312) 243-3600.
    • (Catholic) Guild for the Blind: juried art exhibition “Passionate Focus 2007,” legally blind artists nationwide may submit up to six pieces (on 35mm slide, photograph or electronic file), $30 fee; for full details and to download application form, go to www.guildfortheblind. org, deadline for submission is July 6.

  • FESTIVALS

    • Gaelic Park Irish Festival: 3-11 May 25; noon-11 p.m. May 26-27; noon-8 p.m. May 28, unlimited rides, Irish Dog Exhibit, Gaelic sports, entertainment by Tommy Makem, Brigid’s Cross, and many other performers, admission $15/person, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, (708) 687-9232.
    • Irish American Heritage Festival: June 13-15, local and international Irish and American music, dance and family activities; from the mashed potato-eating contest to the folk tent demonstrations of Irish instruments, dances and sing-alongs, food, dancing, 4626 N. Knox, call (773) 282-7035, Ext. 10 for tickets.

  • LECTURES

    • Dr. Mildred Jefferson: banquet speaker at Pro-Life Pro-Family Coalition seminar and banquet, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 26; workshops 9:30 a.m.; banquet 1 p.m.; $25/adult dinner; $10/adult seminar; $35/both; $15/youth seminar/ pizza, at Oak Lawn Hilton, 9400 S. Cicero, Oak Lawn, RSVP to (773) 734-6777.
    • Respect Life Mass of Thanksgiving: noon May 19; talk follows by attorney Rich Caro, former federal prosecutor, 1 p.m. lower level St. John Cantius Church, 825 N. Carpenter, (312) 243-7373.
    • Marek Suszko: Loyola professor of history, “Surrounded by Terror: Life and Death in Occupied Poland During World War II,” 6 p.m. May 22, $5 for non-members, in Simpson Lecture Hall, Loyola University Museum of Art, RSVP to (312) 915-7630.
    • Fr. Donald Senior, CP: “What Have They Done to My Jesus?” Distinguished Preacher Series, 11:30 a.m. Mass June 3, reception and Q&A follows, at Ss. Faith, Hope and Charity Church, 191 Linden, Winnetka, (847) 446- 7646.
    • Leon Kass: on “Science, Religion and the Human Future;” was former chair of President’s Council on Bioethics; 4:30 p.m. May 24, hosted by Lumen Christi, call (773) 955-5887 for location on University of Chicago campus.
    • Jack Simpson: Newberry Library curator of local and family history, with tips on how to find church records and local histories, discussion follows, hosted by Polish Genealogical Society of America, 2 p.m. May 20, Polish Museum of America, 984 N. Milwaukee, free, (773) 774-2589.

  • MEETINGS

    • On Track Singles: meet 7 p.m. May 19 at Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., or car pool from St. Mary’s south parking lot, 6500 S. Kenneth at 6:30 p.m.; call Lucy at (773) 778-8239 after 7 p.m. to RSVP; to attend White Sox vs. Angels game Sept. 15, purchase tickets before June 4; call Steve at (708) 268-9482 after 6 p.m.
    • Catholic Charities Adoption Information: 6:30 p.m. May 14, 1717 Rand, Des Plaines, RSVP to (312) 655-7086.
    • Southwest Archdiocesan Singles: dinner at Ruby Tuesday’s, Orland Square Mall, 7:30 p.m. May 19, RSVP by May 18 to Kim at (630) 729-3797.
    • Chicago Catholic University Club: for singles over 50, 3:45 p.m. May 20, talk on “Dynamic Wellness Challenge,” 3:45 p.m. May 20, at Concordia University’s Koehneke Building, call (773) 545- 8336 for more information.
    • Catholic Alumni Club: 6:30 p.m. May 19, dinner at Lone Star Steak House, 9340 Joliet Rd., Hodgkins; then for a movie at the Quarry Theater, call Marline to RSVP at (708) 450-8280.
    • New Beginnings Phoenix: 7 p.m. May 18, meet for a spring walk at Volkening Lake, 900 W. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, then to Bakers Square for coffee, call Norina at (847) 490-1066.
    • The Calix Society: new Chicagoland Calix Unit, an association of Catholic alcoholics maintaining their sobriety through participation in Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m.- noon on fourth Saturdays, St. John Vianney Church basement, 46 N. Wolf, Northlake, call Ellen at (847) 583-0174 for more info.
    • “Courage-Chicago”: spiritual support group of Catholic lay men and women aspiring to live chaste lives in accordance with Catholic Church’s teachings on homosexuality, for meeting info, call Fr. Charlie Becker, at (815) 385-1575 or visit www.couragerc.net.

  • PILGRIMAGES

    • Holy Land: Oct. 7-19, with Fr. Bob Colaresi, OCarm. And Jewish Biblical teacher, Zach Shavin, call Carmelite Center at (630) 969-4141.
    • “In the Footsteps of Pope John Paul II”: with Fr. Bob Stugli of St. Damian Parish, visit Krakow, Auschwitz, Czestochowa, Warsaw, other sites, call him at (708) 687-1370.
    • Rome, Assisi, Tuscany and Beyond: led by Fr. Bill Gubbins, Fr. Ed McLaughlin and musician Kitty Ryan, spiritual journey Sept. 8-17, call Kitty at (773) 779-1166, Ext. 226.
    • Shrines of Italy: with Fr. Paul Stein of Holy Name Cathedral, Oct. 14-25, from Rome to San Giovanni Rotondo and more, (312) 602-5373.
    • Historic Malta: August 11-19, including the Feast of Santa Marija, with Sunday BibleTalk author and spiritual guide, Elizabeth- Anne Stewart; cathedrals, site of St. Paul’s shipwreck, shrines, the Blue Grotto, the church of Our Lady of Victories, more; contact: [email protected].
    • Fatima and Lourdes: Oct. 11- 21, “Medieval and Contemporary Shrines of Portugal, Spain and France, led by Fr. James O’Brien, call St. Monica’s at (773) 763- 1661.

  • REUNIONS

    • Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica Parish and National Shrine: golden reunion of Chicago’s first basilica, 5 p.m. Mass June 16, on Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, appetizer celebration follows in parish hall, 3121 W. Jackson, for more info, call Diana at (773) 638-0159, Ext. 100.
    • St. John Berchmans School: seeking alumni for school’s 100th anniversary Nov. 17, call Julie at (773) 486-1573 to be on mailing list or go to www.stjohnberchmans. org/alumni.html.
    • St. Patrick High School: May 18, class of 1987 and class of 1992; June 2, class of 1957; June 22, class of 2002; events include reception, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, class photo, awards and tour of school, 5900 W. Belmont, call Marybeth at (773) 282-8844, Ext. 268 to RSVP.
    • St. Florian Grade School: seeking all alumni for school’s 100th anniversary Nov. 17, call (773) 646-2868 or visit florian.hegewisch.net.
    • St. Laurence Grade School: seeking class of 1957 for Sept. 29 reunion at Durbin’s in Tinley Park, call Peg Kilgallon Weeden, at (708) 748-3499.
    • St. Mary Grade School (Riverdale): seeking class of 1957 for Aug. 4 reunion, call Gail (Revoir) Lee, at (708) 895-4691 for more info.
    • College of St. Teresa: seeking former students for centennial liturgy, tours, banquet, more, July 4-8, on Winona, Minn. campus, contact: Alumnae CST, 357 Gould St., Winona, MN 55987.

  • RUMMAGE SALES

    • Whale of a Sale: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 19; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 20, includes furniture, toys, jewelry and a new and improved Estate Room, at St. Norbert Parish, 1809 Walters, Northbrook, (847) 272-7090.
    • Yard Sale: good things, good prices, for a good cause (Jesuit Millennium Center building fund), 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 19, at Polish Jesuits’ Residence, 4105 N. Avers, (773) 889-8983.
    • Our Lady, Mother of the Church: seeking vendors and crafters for flea market, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. June 9, 8747 W. Lawrence, call Joe at (773) 589-0860.
    • Prince of Peace Parish: seeking donations of items, including vehicles, computers, furniture, for June 14-16 rummage sale extravaganza at 135 S. Milwaukee, Lake Villa; for pickups, call (847) 356-6111 (tax forms available).

  • POTPOURRI

    • “Anger, Resentment & Relationships”: Wednesdays, 12:10- 12:55 p.m. through June 20, $5/session, bring bag lunch, basement of St. Peter’s in the Loop, 110 W. Madison, for CD of previous sessions, call Marilynn at (312) 905-3553.
    • Charis Ministries Service Trip: for those in their 20s and 30s, give time, talent and sacrifice to people of rural Mississippi, while living simply and building community, June 23-30, go to www.charisministries.org.
    • Raggedy Ann Club: for sewers who would like to learn how to make these dolls for several charities, 9:30 -10:30 a.m. May 19 and June 16, at St. Edna Church, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, call (847) 398-2036.
    • St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry: “Resume Review,” 9-11 a.m. May 19, bring your resume for a personal evaluation, for all occupations and levels, at St. Colette Church, 3900 Meadow Drive Circle, Rolling Meadows, call Bob at (847) 925-6005 for more info.
    • Children’s Choir Rehearsals: for boys and girls ages 8-13 (third to eighth-grade), Thursdays, 6- 7:15 p.m.; tuition $75 per 12-week quarter, at Irish American Heritage Center, 2636 N. Knox, call Mary Grimes at (773) 282-7035.
    • Reflexology: reduce stress, improve circulation, induce deep relaxation, $30 fee, available by appointment only, at Little Company of Mary Hospital, 2800 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park and Chicago Ridge Mall, 9500 S. Ridgeland, RSVP to register at (708) 423- 5774.
    • Polish Arts Club of Chicago Installation: social hour noon May 27, lunch follows with musical entertainment, $40/person, at Monastero’s Ristorante, 3935 W. Devon, RSVP to (773) 775-7554.